Gyroscope enhances augmented reality on iPhone 4

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Acrossair has released an augmented reality browser application which supports the embedded gyroscope new to the iPhone 4. The gyroscope offers detection of fine movements compared to the iPhone 3GS which utilizes the compass alone. Add to that the beautiful Retina Display and it makes sense why the iPhone 4 was made for augmented reality.

The acrossair app, available as a free download from the iTunes App Store, is featured in a YouTube video which compares the app side by side as ran on an iPhone 4 and an iPhone 3GS. The difference in displays is obvious, but more importantly be sure to check out how smooth the application is on the iPhone 4 as it is moved around the room by the user.

Speak Your Mind

Prepare to be bombarded by Ads like no other application before it. I mean, I don’t mind a banner, but the main page is loaded with Facebook, Twitter,and others to the point that it was an irritation.

You cannot turn the bars feature off – so guess what you are going to be pummeled with?

Nice idea, nice interface – lousy implimentation.

As an aside – do you really want the public to know via your Facebook, Twitter or other Social Networking site that you are not currently home? That everything in your home is fair game, because you are broadcasting your vacation from 1,000 miles away?

Personally, I would think this would be begging for problems – why not just put a sign in your front yard saying “I’m gone away from home and am currently in ‘x’ – my house is vacant and my possessions are open to anyone with the desire to break in and take them; but I’m having a really good time”.

Moose Valley

>why not just put a sign in your front yard

Hodar: you are quite correct. I think it only a matter of time that insurance companies catch onto this and refuse cover to people who advertise they are not home.

When I go away, I do everything I can to make it seem like someone is the (or that I am not far away) – I leave shoes at the front door, put lights, radios, etc on timer, leave washing on my outside line, etc. And I make sure my house is extra secure.

People who advertise where they are on-line are doing the exact opposite – they are almost inviting crime.

ian chapple

I couldn’t help noticing how the phones were being held; presumably the guy wasn’t expecting to be phoned any time soon…